Advertisement
Advertisement
View synonyms for
dud
[ duhd ]
noun
- Informal. a device, person, or enterprise that proves to be a failure.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- a shell or missile that fails to explode after being fired.
dud
/ »åÊŒ»å /
noun
- a person or thing that proves ineffectual or a failure
- a shell, etc, that fails to explode
- old-fashioned.plural clothes or other personal belongings
adjective
- failing in its purpose or function
a dud cheque
Discover More
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Discover More
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of dud1
C15 (in the sense: an article of clothing, a thing, used disparagingly): of unknown origin
Discover More
Example Sentences
Examples have not been reviewed.
In October, the Burbank studio’s highly anticipated “Joker: Folie à Deux†was a dud, falling far short of expectations despite a reported budget of at least $190 million before marketing.
From
That's decent shooting for the dud you hear some Rangers fans talking about.
From
While blockbusters filled seats in theaters this year, there were also plenty of duds.
From
The Republican National Convention was a dud, and Trump's speech was a low point.
From
My home office looks like a Jenga game of nonfiction books I read about Southern California Latino life this past year — and almost none were duds.
From
Advertisement
Related ˜yÐÄvlogs
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse